(grammar) a pronoun that replaces a noun whose identity can be understood from the context; it indicates whether the noun is singular or plural, and whether it is near or far from the speaker or writer

(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).

A supporter of democracy; an advocate of democratic politics (originally (historical) as opposed to the aristocrats in Revolutionary France). / Someone who rules a representative democracy.

An evil spirit resident in or working for Hell; a devil. / (now chiefly historical) A false god or idol; a Satanic divinity.

The official name of South Yemen.

A system of government in which the populace votes but the media hold power through influence.

(transitive) to show how to use (something). / to show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation. / (intransitive) to participate in or organize a demonstration.

The act of demonstrating; showing or explaining something. / (prison slang) A prisoner's act of beating up another prisoner. / An event at which something will be demonstrated.

(Britain) To demobilize; to release someone from military service.

(UK) Demobilization; release from military service.